Pre-installation preparation, Continued, Framing and finishing – Desa T32N-a SERIES User Manual
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pRE-INSTallaTION
pREpaRaTION
Continued
NOTICE: This fireplace is in-
tended for use as supplemental
heat. Use this fireplace along with
your primary heating system. Do
not install this fireplace as your
primary heat source. If you have a
central heating system, you may
run system’s circulating blower
while using fireplace. This will
help circulate the heat through-
out the house. In the event of a
power outage, you can use this
fireplace as a heat source.
FRAMING AND FINISHING
Figure 4 shows typical framing of this fireplace.
Figure 5 shows framing for corner installation. All
minimum clearances must be met.
For available accessories for this fireplace, see
Accessories on page 37. If you are using a separate
combustible mantel piece, refer to Figure 6 for
proper installation height. You can install noncom-
bustible mantels at any height above the fireplace.
Note
: Noncombustible mantels may discolor!
3
3
/
8
"
34
5
/
8
"
17" Horiz. Vent
0" Vert. Vent
Figure 5 - Framing Clearances for Corner
Installation
A
B
E
F
G
H
D
C
Nailing Tabs
8
1
/
"
13
5
/
8
"
39
3
/
8
"
9
1
/
"
9
7
/
8
"
34
3
/
8
"
54
1
/
8
"
Nailing
Tabs
C
B
A
D E
F
G
Top of Louver
Opening
3
2
1
4
5
6
7
Wall
Figure 6 - Clearances for Combustible
Mantels
34
5
/
8
"
Figure 4 - Framing Clearances for
Installation Against an Exterior Wall
Ref.
Mantel
Depth
Ref.
Mantel from
Top of Louver
Opening
1
14"
A
16"
1"
B
14"
3
10"
C
1"
4
8"
D
10"
5
6"
E
8"
6
4"
F
6"
7
"
G
4"